Malaysia to propose ASEAN Halal Council at upcoming ASEAN Summit
Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to study the possibility of establishing a Halal industrial park in Vietnam.
Malaysia will propose establishing an ASEAN Halal Council as a key agenda item during the ASEAN Summit in October.
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Chairman of the National Halal Council, confirmed the council’s formation is crucial for developing the region’s substantial Halal industry potential.
Ahmad Zahid highlighted the regional Halal market serves over 640 million people across ASEAN member nations. 
Vietnam has expressed willingness to join the proposed council, which Malaysia and Indonesia are expected to co-lead. The two sides held in-depth discussions on the development of the Halal industry, during which Malaysia committed to supporting Vietnam through the issuance of Jakim certification by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia and the organisation of specialised training courses. In addition, the two countries agreed to study the possibility of establishing a Halal industrial park in Vietnam./.
